CMS to Test Enhanced Medication Therapy Management Model: Aims for Greater Use of Pharmacists, Cost Savings, and Better Outcomes.
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A new test model starting in five regions in 2017 seeks better integration of pharmacists into the Medicare Part D Medication Therapy Management program, which has severely underperformed since the Part D benefit took effect in 2006.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- P & T : a peer-reviewed journal for formulary management
دوره 41 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016